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Prepare for the Worst:
Assume the Worst from a Bully

Start by expecting the worst from a bully. You probably won't be disappointed.

By expecting the worst, you will also be less likely to naïvely slip into blind compassion, forgiveness and acceptance of a bully who is intent on destroying your self-confidence, dignity and livelihood.

Preparing for the worst from a bully
- Realize you can't have a normal, cooperative relationship with a bully

- Expect aggression and manipulation from a bully

- Expect to be surprised by vicious acts of covert aggression (backstabbing)

- Expect to be lied to, deceived and slandered

- Expect a bully to aggressively try to destroy your career

- Expect belligerence and vindictiveness from a bully

- Expect to see the worst of human behavior

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